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 Protestant church |
103, la Canebière Marseille 13001 France |
This Protestant church is situated in the centre of town on the famous La Canebière main road which leads to the Vieux-Port. Meetings, services, prayer sessions, children's group gatherings, family association meetings are held throughout the week. Call ahead for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Backbone of the city |
1-36 La Canebière Marseille 13001 France |
La Canebière is Marseilles' most famous street, opening directly onto the old port. Its name originates from the Provençal term canébé, meaning "hemp," and can be traced back to the 11th century when the street was home to ropemakers and hemp merchants. With the destruction of the dockyard in the late 18th century, it gained free access to the port and in the 19th Century, its lively hotels, luxury shops, theatres, and cafes earned it an international reputation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built between 1680 and 1702 |
26, place Edmond-Audran Marseille 13004 France +33 491 49 4076 |
Founded in 1633, this monument, partly destroyed during the Revolution, extended over 27 acres. Designed by Tom Berger, the 3 nave church, built in 1680, was dedicated to Saint-Marie-Magdeleine in 1702. The façade is composed of two superposed orders, ionique and corinthian and even after the damage caused by the Revolution, its interior has preserved its powerful and austere architecture. This church became a parish in 1803. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historical Church |
1, Rue de l'Etoile angle Dominicaines Marseille 13001 France +33 4 91 90 76 67 |
Eglise Saint Théodore is classified as an official historic monument. Built in a Renaissance style, its original construction dates back to 1633. It has an impressive façade in stone and an organ with a fine tone. Eglise Saint Théodore occasionally presents classical concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local Church |
1, Place de l'Archange Marseille 13005 France +33 4 91 42 34 45 |
Eglise Saint-Michel was designed by architect Pierre-Marius Bérengier, and is the first neo-Gothic church in Marseille. In addition to its spiritual functions, the church also occasionally puts on classical music concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church in La Canebière |
2 cours Franklin-Roosevelt Marseille 13001 France +33 4 91 42 35 52 http://www.marseillenet.com/ma... |
Built on the location of a seventeenth-century Augustinian convent, this nineteenth-century church retains it ancient air through its neo-Gothic architecture. This imposing church is not to be missed! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fashion a la mode |
11 la Canebière Musée de la Mode Marseille 13001 France +33 04 96 170 600 http://www.mairie-marseille.fr... |
France is famous for its style and love of fashion. Explore the beautiful panorama, tracing the history of French fashion from the 1930's, in this stately museum that celebrates all kinds of clothing and costumes. Fashion masters such as Coco Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent are featured. Themed historical and contemporary exhibits rotate on a regular basis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Hidden treasure |
Centre Bourse, square Belsunce Marseille 13001 France +33 491 90 4222 |
Excavation work in 1967, in preparation for the construction of the Centre Bourse, revealed a site of great archaeological interest. It consisted of remains of the ramparts of the ancient Greek city, as well as parts of the ancient Roman port and its soft water basin which was used to refuel ships. This port, which is the oldest on the Mediterranean, contributed greatly to Marseilles' role as a great metropolis of Antiquity, as well as the most influential city in France. Surrounded by a garden, the remains are now adjacent to the Centre Bourse. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Provençal-style art |
140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 62 2182 |
From the foot of the monumental stairway of Palais Longchamp, this 19th-century mansion house cannot be missed. Nor can the unique art collection housed within...The private collections of wealthy Marseilles merchants Louis Grobet and Marie-Louise Labadie reveal an exquisite array of local artifacts ranging from 13th to 18th Century. Including sculptures, paintings, drawings, furniture, tapestries and a selection of earthenware, it altogether represents the richness and diversity of the region's artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A watery kingdom |
140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 62 2182 |
The Palais Longchamp - designed by architect Espérandieu - was built in conjunction with the construction of the canal in 1839. The arrival of water from the Durance in 1849 allowed the town to supply the new districts to the east.Today, the waterfalls, ornamental lakes, fountains and numerous sculptures give this enchanting place an Italian Renaissance feel. Housing Marseilles' Fine Arts Museum in its left wing and the Natural History Museum in the right, this watery palace - a masterpiece of the Second Empire - commemorates and unites the glory of water, the arts and the sciences under one magnificent roof. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central Park |
Boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13001 France +33 491 64 1575 |
Formerly the site of a zoological park, these gardens are situated behind Longchamp Palace - the sumptuous architectural masterpiece from the Second Empire built to commemorate the arrival of water in the city, and now home to both arts and science museums. The wealth of waterfalls, fountains and sculptures create a truly magical atmosphere, intoxicating every visitor with surroundings reminiscent of the Italian Renaissance. It is the perfect place to find relaxation. The Marseilles Observatory in Place Leverrier which holds regular planetarium shows is also nearby. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The rule of the sea |
Palais de la Bourse 9, la Canebière Marseille 13001 France +33 491 39 3333 |
The city's Chamber of Commerce and Industry has installed this museum within the Palais de la Bourse. It portrays the strong link which unites the city with the sea through a collection of paintings, engravings and models. 2600 years of maritime history unfold at random in themed rooms and exhibits focusing on shipping trade and life on the port. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The sky's the limit |
2, place Le Verrier Marseille 13248 France +33 495 04 4100 http://www-obs.cnrs-mrs.fr/ |
The Observatoire de Marseilles was created in 1702 by Jesuites. Today, star gazers will delight in the programs offered—the observatory organises regular exhibitions and the opportunity to study the sky, as well as scheduled shows, events and conferences at the planetarium. The instrument room can only be viewed by appointment. A dizzying journey through the stars and into the cosmos makes for a unique and awe-inspiring experience. Admission: adults EUR3.04; concessions EUR1.52. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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At your service... |
42, la Canebière Marseille 13001 France +33 4 96 11 04 60 http://www.mairie-marseille.fr |
Marseilles' Cultural Bureau, a 20 year-old bastion of the city's cultural backdrop and subsidized since 1997, was set up to benefit the public by providing services such as ticket offices, the publication of a free, monthly cultural agenda entitled "Marseille In Situ", as well as detailed information on cultural events and attractions in the city and the region. An indispensable service for both professionals and tourists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Written rewards |
1, place Auguste-Carli Marseille 13001 France +33 491 55 3375 |
The Municipal Archive of Marseille occupies a very special place in the city's heritage. Housing a collection of private documents, the memory of Marseille itself is enriched, thanks to that of its inhabitants. It currently holds 12km worth of documents, 20,000 works in its library collection, an exhibition of old French currency and medals comprising over 20,000 pieces, and a mine of municipal archives - among the most important in the country - as well as a reading room which is ideal for conducting research where around 2000 visitors come each year.Admission: Free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sample the fine arts |
Palais Longchamp, 140, boulevard Longchamp Marseille 13004 France +33 491 14 5930 |
The Musee des Beaux-Arts resides in Marseilles' Palais Longchamp, an architectural masterpiece in its own right, built to celebrate the city's access to water during the Second Empire. French, Italian and Flemish schools of painting converge over two floors. The collection includes works by Perugino, Rubens, David and Courbet, interspersed with sculptures by Puget and Daumier. Provence also has its place, featuring in displays from the prolific period between the 17th and 19th Centuries. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The natural world |
Palais Longchamp, 140 (Boulevard Longchamp) Marseille 13004 France |
Established in 1815 through the impetus of the Marquis de Montgrand, then mayor of Marseilles, the National History Museum assembles some of the most invaluable examples of our natural heritage. Housed in the right wing of Palais Longchamp, a magnificent palace built in the Second Empire, the museum's collections earned it, in 1967, a place among the top 9 museums in France. Today, with more than 200,000 species classified according to similarities of origin, structure etc., the museum seeks to preserve the memory of our rich biodiversity. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The written word |
38, rue du 141e R.I.A. Marseille 13003 France |
The huge public library behind St-Charles station regularly holds exhibitions focusing on the written word. The library holds 500,000 documents sorted according to sections designed to cover all media of expression; 300,000 works available for reference, including 200 periodicals, newspapers and reviews as well as special archives, comprising an important collection of books dating from the 17th to 20th Century. A visit to the library will give you the chance to acquaint yourself with all the services it has to offer and to wander in cultural surroundings during the exhibitions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Architectural emblem |
La Gare St-Charles (Boulevard d'Athenes) Marseille 13001 France |
In 1908, Marseilles' town council launched a project for architects to design a monumental stairway outside the station, the contract being awarded to architects Serres and Arnal. The construction of the staircase which dominates the city with its 104 steps was undertaken between 1925 and 1927, and the inauguration took place a year later in 1928 (the station itself was opened in 1848) with the arrival of then President of the Republic - Gaston Doumergue.Adorned with statues which depict the glories of France's African and Asian colonies, evoking Marseilles' commercial past, the stairway is of both historical and architectural importance and has become part of the city's heritage. Indeed, scenes from Jacques Deray's film Borsalino (1970) were filmed on its steps. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nineteenth-century neo-gothic structure |
2, cours Franklin-Roosevelt Marseille 13001 France +33 491 48 5745 |
Located at the end of the Allée Léon-Gambetta and of the Canebière, Saint Vincent de Paul is often referred to as the Reform Church since its site formerly belonged to Reform Augustinian monks. Inspired by the thirteenth century Gothic with its imposing ogees, armed with Father Pougnet's designs, architect F. Reybaud oversaw the church's construction (1855-88).The décor was never completed. The church has since survived severe, slow degradation and continual restoration projects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Celebration of commerce |
La Canebière Marseille 13001 France |
This neo-classical palace is located on the Canebière, close to the Vieux-Port. Designed by architect Pascal Coste for Napoléon III, it houses Marseilles' Chamber of Commerce and Industry, founded in 1599, and the Maritime Museum. The façades of this splendid edifice feature an array of sculptures which were constructed to celebrate Marseilles' Golden Age of navigation and commerce. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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